KMF Presents: The Young Ones
Knowsley Council is excited to announce a brand-new event in the 2025 Knowsley Festival line-up. KMF Presents: The Young Ones is a dedicated youth music showcase designed to spotlight some of the best emerging artists from across the Liverpool City Region and tickets are just £5!
This special event will take place on Friday 28 November at Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park. The line-up features an impressive roster of seven up-and-coming bands and artists from the Knowsley area, all programmed by one of Knowsley’s own young producers, Sonny Price. Headlining the inaugural event will be Casino, a band familiar to Knowsley Music Festival audiences, whose return to top the bill is a testament to the festival's commitment to nurturing local talent. Don't miss this opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow!
The full lineup
Casino
Embrace this new sound of Liverpool cosmic Soul. A most rare combination of a band with tunes, melodies, danceable songs, a stormin' rhythm section and a voice which could easily have been born in Muscle Shoals. Inspired in the Mississippi swamps and backwoods, and now delivering hot and jivin’, brawling melodies of indie soul from the North West of England. Surrender to the rhythm of classic R n' B southern style, rock n roll with class.
Over the past year, the band have built a reputation as one of the best emerging live bands around, impressing on tour with The Zutons, CVC, Lightning Seeds and Jamie Webster, as well as top performances at Isle of Wight & Ynot Festival. Their songs have already been championed at radio by the likes of BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2 and Radio X.
Abi Rose Kelly
A Liverpool based indie rock artist whose live shows crackle with tension and catharsis. Her grunge-tinged intensity and sultry swagger to gritty growl vocals command every stage. Unafraid of vulnerability, she turns raw emotion into power each performance explosive, dangerous in its restraint.
The Balla
A Liverpool-based indie rock band built on heavy driven drum tracks, Filthy-funky bass, Razor-sharp lead guitar, and vocals that hook like a Mersey fisherman. Fronted by Harry McKenny, with Ste Turnock on drums, Joe Verdin on bass, and Taylor McCallum on lead.
With a tight, Ferocious sound in their debut track that nods to the likes of Stereophonics and Richard Ashcroft, but with a swagger that’s all their own.Raised on the legacy of the greatest musical city in the world, The Balla carry Liverpool’s legacy in everything they do. Their sound is raw, melodic, and unapologetically alive.
Foam Over
Foam Over is a concept by which you measure your pain. Art rock, psychedelia, punk and the blues, blended by a 7 piece team of beboppers. Inspired by artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead and The Doors, the bands’ concept driven shows are as much a concert as a theatrical work. Hailing from all around Merseyside and based in Liverpool they're a rag tag bunch of vagabonds and hooligans ready to make sonic waves. Be prepared for scenes of wonder and amazement as you may even shed a tear. A roller-coaster of emotion. (NO SEATBELTS PROVIDED)
John Riley and The Antidote
John Riley and The Antidote combine the 1980’s jangly guitars of The Cure & The Smiths, with modern inspired melodies and groove that’ll have their songs stuck in your head for days. With The Antidote providing the huge sound behind mostly life inspired singer/songwriter lyrics, they touch every emotion from euphoria to heartfelt agony.
Prolific Liverpool musician John Riley fronts the band, writes the songs and plays guitar, and he’s brought his very talented mates along for the ride and to provide the sounds he wants to show you all. This totally original band are going to make you feel every second!
Sophie Li
Sophie Li is poised to become a force to be reckoned with in the UK music scene and beyond.” Inspired by indie legends Catfish and the Bottlemen and beabadoobee, Li’s music contains vocals drenched in emotion, “arena-style guitars and driving drums”.
After taking a break from selling out venues in Liverpool, she returns in 2025 as a redefined independent solo artist with a fresh catalogue of music known for its “deeply pleasant nostalgic charm” and “raw and evocative” lyrics, including new single, “Magnets”, a track that perfectly captures the excitement of temptation, immersing you in an intoxicating love affair.
This Twin Band
This Twin is a band formed by Jade and Amber O’Neill, non-identical twin sisters. They grew up in a musical family and began playing instruments and singing from an early age. Their early years were heavily influenced by 60’s and 70’s music.
Book Your Tickets Now!
Don't miss out on this fantastic evening dedicated to the best new music in the Liverpool City Region. See the next generation of music stars live!
KMF Presents: The Young Ones Date: Friday 28 November Venue: Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park. Tickets £5